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Stop Ocean Pollution

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Stop Ocean Pollution

What if our oceans become too polluted to support life? What if our oceans become completely lifeless? Are we headed towards this fate? Well, in our world we have many problems, but our biggest dilemma we face is ocean pollution. 

For years now we humans have thrown a great percentage of our trash into the ocean. Over 8 million tons of plastic enter our oceans each year! This action causes many problems such as killing animals, producing bad chemicals, and slowing transportation. If this continues we might very well be on our way to lifeless oceans.

As humans it is our job to take care of  this beautiful planet that we live on. Instead we are just chucking our trash into the ocean! We need to find a solution to this problem or it will keep harming others and ourselves. 

Ocean Animal Endangerment

Animals are dying because of this awful tragedy. Sea turtles are getting strangled by plastic. Dolphins are drowning in oil and other awful substances. Whales are choking on piles and piles of plastic bottles. 

These innocent creatures are being harmed because of the bad choices we have made. Nearly 267 species of marine mammals are being harmed by the plastic and trash in the ocean. But there is a way we can help them. 

Even the simplest of things we do can save an animal’s life. We can cut up bottle rings. We can recycle. We can minimize the amount of plastic we use in a day. All of these things help these creatures so much. Imagine if everyone did these things. We could save ocean life entirely!

Chemical and Air Production 

When trash is thrown into the ocean it produces chemicals. Most of these chemicals can harm humans. Some of these chemicals can even kill humans. If we keep throwing our trash into the ocean the chemicals will not stop coming. 

Also one of the most important things the ocean does for us is it can absorb carbon dioxide to help the environment. When the ocean absorbs the carbon dioxide it can help with climate change too. When there is too much trash in the ocean it can slow or even stop these processes.

Without the ocean absorbing the carbon dioxide we breathe out there would be too much carbon dioxide that it could become a huge problem.

Transportation problems

We humans have a strong desire to travel and explore the world. That is why we have airplanes, cars, and even boats. But there is a problem. The trash in the ocean can slow or stop transportation. Mainly boat transportation is affected such as jet skis, cruise ships, speed  boats and many other water transportation devices.

Some parts of the ocean are just filled entirely with trash. One of these parts of the ocean is a section called the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. This is a collection of marine debris. It is located in the North Pacific Ocean.The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is home to nearly 1.8 trillion plastic pieces.

This is only one example of trash oceans. Transportation can no longer access these parts of the ocean which is such a shame.

Human Health Risks

Polluted oceans can most certainly affect human health. Contaminants can enter the food chain. Then if you eat this food it can cause food poisoning, liver damage, or even cancer. 

Another way pollution can affect human health is that many people get food supplies from the ocean. They eat fish or other sea creatures to stay alive. If the fish die it can really affect these people’s health. All the pollution in the ocean can really affect human health and safety. 

Ways we can Stop Pollution

  • Reduce amount of plastic
  • Participate in beach cleanup
  • Properly dispose of hazardous waste
  • Support ocean-friendly organizations
  • Reduce carbon footprint
  • Support eco-friendly products
  • And most importantly educate others 

Conclusion

In conclusion, if we can all work together we can stop ocean pollution and make a better environment. If we each commit to making even a small change in the way that we dispose of our waste, together it would make a huge difference!

We can save many animal and human lives! We can make life easier and better! We can make the earth a better place! So go home and start trying to do better and make a change in the world. Together we can stop ocean pollution!

 

 

 

What’s Happening to the Ocean

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What’s Happening to the Ocean

Have you ever been to the beach during the colder months and noticed how peaceful and quiet it is? While it may not be as crowded as during the summer, the ocean and beach still need our help all year round. Did you know that cleaning up during the winter, spring, and fall is just as important as during the peak beach season?

You see, the ocean is a beautiful place full of amazing creatures like dolphins, sea turtles, and colorful fish. But when we leave our trash behind, it can harm these creatures and their homes. Plastic bags can look like jellyfish to sea turtles, and they can eat them by mistake. This can make them sick or even cause them to die. And when fish eat tiny bits of plastic, it can end up in our food, too!

Big bottle and a piece of cloth floating

That’s why it’s so important for us to clean up the ocean and beach during the winter, spring, and fall when fewer people are around. Just because it’s not the peak beach season doesn’t mean we can ignore the problem of ocean pollution. In fact, it’s even more important to clean up during these times because that’s when the beach is least popular.

But cleaning up the beach isn’t just about saving the animals,  it is also about taking care of our planet. The ocean provides us with so many things we need, like the air we breathe (yes, the ocean makes air. Look it up) and the food we eat. If we don’t start taking better care of it now, we could end up with a lot of problems in the future.

 

What Can We Do?

So, how can we help clean up the ocean and beach during the winter, spring, and fall? Well, one easy way is to join a beach cleanup event in your area. These events are usually organized by local groups or schools and are a great way to make a difference with your friends and family. You can pick up trash, collect recyclables, and learn more about why it’s so important to keep our oceans clean.

Another way to help is to reduce the amount of plastic you use in your everyday life. Instead of using plastic bags, bring a reusable tote when you go shopping. And if you see trash on the ground, pick it up and throw it away in a proper bin. Every little bit helps, and together we can make a big difference.

Cleaning up the ocean and beach during the winter, spring, and fall may not be as glamorous as doing it in the summer, but it’s just as important. By taking care of our planet all year round, we can ensure that future generations will be able to enjoy the beauty of the ocean and all that it has to offer.

Together, we can make a positive impact on our oceans and beaches. By spreading awareness about the importance of cleaning up year-round, we can help protect the environment and the creatures that call it home. Encourage your friends and family to join in and make a difference. Share information on social media, participate in local clean-up events, and educate others on how they can reduce their plastic consumption.

It’s up to us to take responsibility for our actions and make a commitment to protect our planet. Every small effort adds up, and together, we can create a cleaner and healthier environment for all. So let’s continue to show love and respect for our oceans and beaches, not just in the summer, but all year round. Let’s work together to make a difference and preserve the beauty of our planet for future generations to enjoy.

So, next time you visit the beach during the off-season, remember to take a few minutes to pick up any trash you see. The ocean and its creatures will thank you for it, and so will our planet. Let’s work together to keep our oceans clean and beautiful for years to come!

The Orcinus Orca

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The Orcinus Orca

The Orcinus Orca, also called the killer whale or orca. Orcas travel with groups which are called “Pods”. Within each pod, they establish complex social hierarchies, with females at the top. A baby orca is called a calf.

Orcas are mostly if not always with a pod. Orcas are also called the “Killer Whale” because of ancient sailors’ observations of groups of orcas hunting and preying on larger whale species.

 

Where Orcas live, what they eat, and what they look like 

 

An Orca can live in very cold places but they can also live in places such as SeaWorld. They can be found in all oceans across the world along with some being in captivity. Orcas travel in a pod(s) because they hunt together and share responsibility for raising young and taking care of the sick or injured. 

 

Orcas in the wild can eat salmon, seals, and other smaller animals. Killer Whales can eat everything from fish to walruses, seals, sea lions, penguins, squid, sea turtles, sharks, and even other kinds of whales. The orca’s bite force is estimated to be around 19,000 pounds per square inch (psi), while the great white shark’s bite is closer to 4,000 psi. An orca’s teeth are designed for tearing or shredding, but not for chewing; they consume their food in chunks or swallow their prey whole.

 

Orcas can be very different but the normal is Black and white. There is a quite rare kind of Orca which causes it to be completely white.The difference between a male and a female is that a male will have a taller, more straight fin and a female will have a smaller fin and will be kind of curved. The reason for orcas having white spots on them is so that they can camouflage from their prey.

 

Endangerment of the Orcinus Orca

 

Orcas are endangered because of being hunted and found dead on beaches, along with the lack of prey (chinook salmon), and pollution. Orcas aren’t the only animals suffering from these things. Everyone’s favorite sea turtles are also endangered because of pollution. Pollution is something that we has humans are causing. Some animals are specifically endangered by humans. We can save thousands of animals if we as humans could stop polluting the water and throwing away trash. It’s a small thing but it can actually save a lot of different animals.

 

How long can a orca grow?

 

On average a male orca will grow out to be around 27 feet long. With the average female orca growing out to be 23 feet long. The babies are usually around 8.5 feet long, and that’s a baby!

 

Orcas on the food chain of the ocean/the marine food chain

Orcas on the food chain are at the top as they have no predators other than humans. Orcas can eat just about anything because of orcas always traveling in a pod. You might be thinking, “ What  about sharks? Sharks are at the top of the marine food chain, not orcas.” while yes sharks are high on the food chain, orca is the top. Many believe that sharks are at the top and yet orcas have been seen killing and eating sharks. 

 

Why are orcas so strong and other attributes

 

The reason for orcas being able to do this is because of orcas always traveling in a pod. Sharks travel alone. A pod can have 2 – 30 orcas. So reeling thinking about it, it can be one shark against 30 orcas. Orcas are able to hunt down and kill larger prey because of their larger body mass and muscular build help them take down larger prey, like sharks. 

 

The reason for orcas being quite intelligent is because orcas have a highly developed insula and cingulate sulcus that give them self-awareness, understanding of social relationships, and empathy, this making their brain closely alike a human brain. Surprisingly, orcas rarely attack humans. Because of their intelligence and social nature, orca whales are unlikely to attack humans out of aggression or hostility. In fact, there have been numerous instances of orca whales coming to the aid of humans who were in danger, such as when a group of orca whales helped a diver escape

 from a shark attack. Since they are usually friendly to humans or may be indifferent, you can actually swim with orcas! They won’t harm you unless you do something to stress them out. Orcas are among the many species now understood to experience grief, but they can also feeling pain and suffering.

 

How long can orcas live usually?

 

The average lifespan of a male orca is around 30 years but they can actually live up to 60 years. Females typically live about 50 years, but can live up to at least 90 years in the wild. You can tell and or estimate an orcas age by counting growth rings in teeth or ear plugs. 

 

What’s the orcas point of view?

 

Orcas are actually colorblind! They can see the different from light and dark but wouldn’t know when the light turned green or red. They contain just one type of cone, which corresponds to a color between red and green, depending on the species. Whales actually cannot see the color blue even though blue constantly surrounds them! Orcas just think humans are some odd thing, certainly not food, and not really anything that they are bothered by. Orcas are also actually curious of humans and somewhat fond of them (as long as we aren’t cruel to them).

 

 

Orcas are one of the most intelligent species we have on Earth. Orcas are considered a “keystone” species. Meaning that they are critically important for maintaining the health of marine ecosystems. If an orcas were removed from the ecosystem  the seal population could grow out of control and have a negative impact on other species in the food web. To put it simply, it would cause a disturbance in the food chain which can negatively affect the ecosystem. Yet here we are, 2024 and they’re an endangered species still! The orca endangerment was founded in 2005, around 20 years later they still are! Humans are the reasoning for this. We are destroying their main source of prey, by destroying their habitat. We can get orcas out of endangerment. We just have to stop polluting our oceans and leave the fish and other oceanic creatures alone.

 

That’s what i say at least. How about you? Opinions, thoughts, other reasons i might’ve missed, say it down below!

Sharks

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Sharks

 One thing about Sharks is that mostly everybody thinks they are scary, hideous, bad creatures, but that really is not true if you look at all of the other shark breeds that there are in the world, so let me introduce you to Sharks.

Some sharks do seem scary like maybe the goblin shark, or the Great white shark because they are big and intimidating but the truth is that sharks don’t kill as many people as you might believe they do or as much as everybody says. Hippopotamus’s kill more than Sharks. The reason they attack people which is not common, is because they feel confused or they also can be feeling curious, which is obviously not an excuse for all shark attacks but it explains a lot. All these movies like “Jaws” or “Meg” have portrayed this sea life animal as the worst animal ever. 

Sharks have been around for a very long time and they also help our ocean ecosystem because they are apex predators which means they are on top of the food chain and they help keep the ocean in check. Another reason sharks are important is because they help scientists understand the coastal ecosystem. If the whole shark population were to go extinct then the whole Ocean ecosystem would fall and be destroyed. That would be horrible for Earth.

Shark Attacks

There are a lot of different types of sharks found all over the world, it is believed to be over 500 species of sharks. A couple of those spices don’t attack as much and or often as others, for example the whale shark does not prey on humans nor does the leopard shark as people are not a part of their natural diet.

You see the reason as to why sharks attack humans sometimes, is because obviously a human is going to freak out if they see a shark. When a shark sees that happening they can think it’s other animals not humans and they might try to eat so that leads to an unprovoked attack. 

Habitat

There are a couple of sharks that do not live in the usual Habitat like the river shark but one of those sharks is called the Bull shark. This Bull shark can live a long period of time in freshwater. However, most sharks live in Oceans across the world, usually in salt water. Sharks need to be living in a habitat that has water so that they can be able to survive and breath.

Those are things you need to know about sharks and their way of surviving.